You may have anticipated that Donald Trump’s peace “understanding” with Iran would fall apart and the war would flare back up and oil prices would surge again. But that isn’t the whole story. Iran’s widening attacks, Houthi attacks on Red Sea vessels, and Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil infrastructure and the ripple effects of that in neighboring countries has made things exponentially worse. And there has been no increase in Donald Trump’s competence to deal with any of it. Amos Hochstein, former White House senior advisor, talks with Jen Psaki about how all of the gears are turning.

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House Republicans filed a criminal referral with the Justice Department against Jack Smith, the former special prosecutor who indicted Donald Trump twice. Ken Dilanian, MS NOW justice and intel correspondent, joins Jen Psaki to explain why the accusation against Smith “doesn’t pass the laugh test.” Oversight Committee member Rep. James Walkinshaw responds to Jordan’s action and what will happen if Democrats win the gavel in November. Former U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade and political commentator Adam Mockler discuss what Smith’s attorneys call “a spurious claim.” MS NOW Senior Investigative Reporter Carol Leonnig has more details. Former federal prosecutor Brendan Ballou and MS NOW Legal Analyst Melissa Murray join Alicia Menendez to share their analysis of this request.

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Brian Tyler Cohen, host of the “No Lie” podcast, joins MS NOW’s Ari Melber on “The Beat” to discuss the growing backlash to President Trump across politics, culture and sports. (The Beat’s YouTube: https://ms.now/ari)

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The Wall Street Journal reports that after receiving a gift of a massive ring covered in diamonds and other jewels, Donald Trump made an exception from his tariffs for the diamond industry. Rep. Greg Casar discusses how Donld Trump’s corruption and self-dealing, especially in contrast with the higher prices Americans are struggling with, has become a key issue for Democrats to campaign on as midterm elections approach.

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A surging democratic socialist has pulled ahead in the Democratic primary for governor in Wisconsin. Francesca Hong is the latest progressive to make a splash in this year’s elections, and she joins The 11th Hour with Ali Velshi to discuss why she’s the right person to lead Wisconsin.

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